Seasonal Recipe Spotlight: Cinnamon

Cinnamon seems to belong to winter and there's not too much of that left, appearances notwithstanding. So we have to take our chance to talk about cinnamon while it's still cold out.

Cinnamon is a spice we often take for granted; it's ubiquituous in everything from cookies to curries. But, like vanilla, it's unfortunate to always put it in the background, especially when it's fresh. If you've never used fresh cinnamon sticks, you should give it a try - it tastes like something completely different from the bottled stuff. Here's a few treats that put it front and center...